In general, industrialization has what effect on the social standing of the elderly in relation to younger people?

a. It reduces the social standing of seniors.
b. There is little or no effect.
c. It raises the social standing of seniors.
d. It raises the social standing of older men but reduces it for women.


Answer: a

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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